City soaked in ‘wettest day of year’
One Australian city has just experienced its wettest day of the year thanks to a wild and wet cold front that is still lingering in the state.
Perth
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Teenager charged after fatal e-bike crash
The teenager was allegedly riding the e-motorbike erratically through the city’s suburbs before hitting a woman, who later died at hospital.
41yo went from having ‘nothing’ to millions
A mum from Perth revealed the moment she realised she “basically had nothing” and the wild thing that happened next.
Family flee as battery fire engulfs home
A family, including a one-year-old, was forced to flee their home in the dead of night as it became engulfed in flames, the 107th battery blaze to hit the state this year.
Detainee allegedly made hundreds of threats
Police have bemoaned an “frustrating waste of resources” after an immigration detainee was charged with allegedly making hundreds of threatening calls.
New NRL club ‘makes approach’ to huge name
The Perth Bears are zeroing in on a huge name as the competition’s newest franchise prepares to enter the league in 2027.
Man dead after being tasered by police
An investigation has been ordered after a man suffered a fatal medical episode just minutes after he was tasered by police.
Russian oil ‘bound for Australia’
Campaigners have warned a ship destined for an Australian port is carrying Russian oil despite sanctions put in place because of the Ukraine war.
Aussie city’s coldest morning in 15 years
An Australian capital city has recorded its coldest morning in more than a decade, with temperatures close to freezing.
‘Emergency’: Aussie airport evacuated
A major Australian airport was evacuated in the early hours of Friday morning, with at least five flights delayed.
England’s curious Ashes prep
England won’t be able to put the shutters up like India did last summer when their one Ashes warm-up match takes place in Perth.
Luxury homes trashed in Aus ‘tornado’ hell
The sudden storm tore through streets, damaging homes, uprooting trees, and knocking out power across multiple suburbs.
CCTV shows horror click and collect moment
Confronting CCTV footage showed the moment a click and collect in Perth turned into a terrifying ordeal.
Two babies saved from suburban blaze
Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth’s inner suburbs claimed a family home.
22yo responds to wild ponytail backlash
An Aussie dancer who scored herself a spot on the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading team has responded to controversy surrounding her hair.
‘Crazy’ amount expat makes working at IGA
While living Down Under, a British traveller was shocked to discover how much money she could earn stacking shelves at a local supermarket.
Sky Blues refuse star’s request to leave
One of the A-League’s most exciting players wants to leave Sydney FC to join a rival club, but the Sky Blues won’t let him go.
Backpacker’s update after ‘miracle’ rescue
German backpacker Carolina Wilga has given an update on her time in Australia, after she survived 12 days lost and alone in the outback.
‘Off the chart’: RBT discovery stuns police
Cops were baffled by the “unbelievable” feat of one driver, who blew over seven times the blood alcohol limit while behind the wheel.
Australian man found dead in Thailand
The Perth man was found two hours after a Swedish tourist was found dead in the same apartment complex. It is not believed the deaths are related.
Aussie billionaire robbed during holiday
A Perth billionaire’s lavish overseas getaway has taken a turn after thieves broke into his private villa and stole a fortune in designer goods.
Mum accused of stabbing baby ‘needed help’
The loved ones of a seven-month-old baby allegedly murdered by his mother say more could have been done to help the family.
Man found dead on major highway
Police are investigating if a man found dead on a major Perth highway was struck by a car that then drove from the scene.
City mounts challenge to Aus sporting capital
Melbourne might have a new challenger for the title of Australia’s sporting capital after a city landed a new event with a “unique” twist.
Woman dead, kids hurt in train collision
Witnesses reportedly heard the train sound its horn for several seconds before the fatal collision with the car, which was carrying two adults and three children under 10.
Murder accused mum named
A 31-year-old mother charged with the murder of her seven-month-old son at a home in Perth’s north has appeared in court.
Emirates halves Dubai flights from major city
Emirates is set to drop its early morning Perth–Dubai flight from October cutting almost 2000 weekly seats on the popular route.
Woman charged after baby fatally stabbed
A woman has been charged with murder after a seven-month-old baby was allegedly stabbed to death at a Perth home.
Major airline drops huge sale, new route
The airline will operate three services a week to the Southeast Asian country from November, with fares starting at $188.
Kerr photos emerge amid sad Matildas news
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr was spotted with her fiance in Perth, but the images hide a sad truth regarding her future.
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